Connected: An Internet Encyclopedia
RFC 896 - Conclusion

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### Conclusion

The congestion control problems associated with pure datagram networks are difficult, but effective solutions exist. If IP / TCP networks are to be operated under heavy load, TCP implementations must address several key issues in ways at least as effective as the ones described here.

Connected: An Internet Encyclopedia
RFC 896 - Conclusion